Abstract

This paper is intended to present some studies
undertaken in order to develop a seismic
vulnerability estimation system to fit the needs of
development of earthquake scenarios and of
development of an integrated disaster risk
management system for Romania. Methodological
aspects are dealt with, in connection with the
criteria of categorization of buildings, with the
definition of parameters used for characterizing
vulnerability, with the setting up of an inventory
of buildings and with the calibration of parameters
characterizing vulnerability. Action was initiated
along the coordinates referred to in connection with
the methodological aspects mentioned above. The
approach was made, as far as possible, specific to
the conditions of Romania. Some data on results
obtained to date are presented.

Item Type:

MPRA Paper

Original Title:

Seismic vulnerability assessment: Methodological elements and applications to the case of Romania

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